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WHO has launched a new network for coronaviruses, CoViNet, to facilitate and coordinate global expertise and capacities for early and accurate detection, monitoring and assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV and novel coronaviruses of public health importance.

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COVID-19: information and advice for health and care professionals

on the epidemiology, virology, transmission, and clinical features of COVID-19 is available.COVID-19 can present with a range of symptoms of varying severity. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people have COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms.The main symptoms include fever, a new and continuous cough, anosmia (loss of smell) and ageusia (loss of taste).Examples of other symptoms include shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness or fatigue, loss of appetite, myalgia (muscle ache), sore throat, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

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COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) variants

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This compound in mouthwashes can suppress Covid-19: Study

A compound, which is usually found in mouthwashes, can block the entry of the Covid-19 virus into the cells A study has found that some mouthwashes can suppress Covid-19 infection. The researchers have said in the study that some mouthwashes, that contain a chemical known as ‘cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)’ block the entry of the SARS-CoV-2 virus into the cells, thus, suppressing the infection. The researchers have said that commercially available mouthwashes contain a number of antibiotic and antiviral components that act against microorganisms in the mouth.

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Long COVID-19 linked with autoimmune diseases, Canadian study shows

Some long COVID patients suffering symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath are showing signs of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, suggests a Canadian study that builds on similar findings elsewhere.

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Is the pandemic over? What to expect from COVID-19 in the months ahead

As the third winter of the COVID-19 pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of the virus.

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COVID cases are on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know about reinfections

As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round.

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Free Covid vaccine booster shot for 18-59 age group from Friday

Covid vaccine booster doses drive is aimed at boosting the uptake of Covid precaution doses. The free Covid-19 vaccine booster doses drive will be held as part of the government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, the official sources said.

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India's first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine Anocovax for animals. All you need to know

SARS-CoV-2 in canines. What is Anocovax? Anocovax is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta Covid-19 vaccine for animals.

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Study: SARS-CoV-2 virus shedding varied widely in the mildly ill

Daily infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus shedding varied substantially among 60 newly diagnosed asymptomatic or mildly ill COVID-19 patients early in the pandemic, suggesting that individual differences in viral dynamics may account for "superspreading," according to a first-of-its-kind modeling study published yesterday in Nature Microbiology.

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IISC scientists say Asthama drug Montelukast can reduce Covid virus from replicating. Read here

SARS-CoV-2 infection." Montelukast, used to reduce inflammation caused by conditions like asthma, hay fever and hives, has been found effective against Covid-19.

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COVID-19: MLHU adds 4 deaths, 190 cases over long weekend, LHSC caring for 64 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported four deaths and 190 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases from Saturday through to Tuesday, though case counts are considered an under-estimate due to testing restrictions and widespread transmission.London Health Sciences Centre, meanwhile, is caring for 64 inpatients with COVID-19, nine of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 64 COVID-19 inpatients, with nine inpatients in adult critical care. Last Tuesday, LHSC was caring for 79 COVID inpatients with 17 adults in the ICU. Of the 64, there were seven patients in Children’s Hospital, with five or fewer in pediatric critical care.

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Oxford University researchers looking to repurpose existing anti-viral drugs for Covid treatment

anti-viral drugs for the treatment of Covid-19, the University of Oxford said on Friday.

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Wastewater COVID-19 values dropping in some Alberta cities

COVID-19 pandemic.“What we’ve seen across Alberta in the samples last collected on Wednesday this week is that wastewater values of SARS-CoV-2 RNA are certainly down from the peak of what we had seen with this fifth wave,” Dr. Michael Parkins of the Cumming School of Medicine said Friday.“We’re up slightly from where we were on Monday, but we’ve seen a clear and consistent trend over the last five sampling points that wastewater values of SARS-CoV-2 are decreasing, suggesting cases to be diagnosed six days from now are less over time.” Alberta doctors say province needs to do more than expand capacity Wastewater-based epidemiology has become the de facto method for the province to track the prevalence of COVID-19 in Alberta municipalities, as the wastewater system captures all COVID-19 cases in a population whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic.On Jan.

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B.C. reports 742 new COVID-19 cases over 4 days as total case count tops 150K

COVID-19 over the past four days along with one death.There were 160 cases from Friday to Saturday, while 196 cases were reported from Saturday to Sunday, 185 from Sunday to Monday and 201 from Monday to Tuesday. Two of the cases were epi-linked.More than half of the new cases were in the Interior Health region, which recorded 395 infections.

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Thailand expands lockdown areas as COVID-19 cases surge

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Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccination totals boosted by out-of-town numbers

COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force’s dashboard shows that more people have been jabbed outside of the area than in Waterloo Region which was not the case up until Tuesday.

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Waterloo Region’s 3 largest COVID-19 vaccination clinics were closed Monday

COVID-19 vaccination in Waterloo Region appears to be much brighter, Monday was a dose of reality as there were just over 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines delivered while three of the major clinics in the area remained shuttered.A spokesperson for the vaccine distribution task force told Global News that limited supply was to blame as there were just 1,006 doses administered. Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens up to all residents aged 12 and up “Our largest clinics were all closed on Monday (Cambridge Pinebush, The Boardwalk, Health Sciences Campus Kitchener).

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Waterloo Public Health reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in over a month

Waterloo Public Health reported 43 new positive tests for the coronavirus on Tuesday, lifting the total number of COVID-19 cases in the area to 14,898.This is the lowest new number of new cases identified since April 4, when the agency reported 41 new positive tests.

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Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration opens up to all residents aged 12 and up

Almost 36 per cent of Waterloo Region residents have had a dose of COVID-19 vaccine It notes that Health Canada recently approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for anyone aged 12-15 while the Moderna vaccine remains eligible for those over the age of 18.The region says that vaccinations remain off the table for anyone under the age of 12 as no vaccines have been approved for use.It says that while the window has opened for everyone to pre-register, it still may take four to six weeks to be notified that it is time to book an appointment.

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Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration open for some teens

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for Canadians 12 and over, Health Canada says On Wednesday, Health Canada authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 12-15, meaning anyone over the age of 12 is now eligible to be vaccinated by it.COVID-19 pre-registration has also opened to anyone over the age of 49 as well.The region says the province opened the window for the age group as it is expecting an increased supply of vaccine.Other groups who recently got the green light to pre-register include pregnant women, those with at-risk health conditions, essential workers in specific sectors who cannot work from home and adults 18+ living in high-priority neighbourhoods.

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Hamilton reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, expects 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week

Ontario reports 3,480 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths “The really good news is for populations where it’s tough, a little bit tougher to book that second dose,” Johnson said.“This will offer us a tool that will be really effective and efficient.”About 300,000 doses of the much-anticipated single-dose J&J COVID-19 vaccine will be a part of Ontario’s two million doses expected next week from the federal government.Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly told Global News that the federal government has promised the Ford government two million doses of vaccines per week through May.Johnson says city clinics are currently running well below capacity, about 30 to 50 per cent, due to the lack of vaccines.“We designed them to be at a rate where we

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Rise in COVID-19 cases, variants ‘a wake-up call for all Albertans,’ Kenney says

COVID-19 cases in Alberta.Speaking in Lethbridge Wednesday afternoon, the premier said Albertans should be concerned about the recent spike in cases of COVID-19, particularly variant cases of the virus.“We are very close to the end of this thing and we should be very concerned about the new variant-driven growth in cases,” Kenney said.“It will start significantly to show up in our hospitals, there is no doubt about that.“I will have more to say about exactly that tomorrow with Dr. Hinshaw.” 576 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta Tuesday, including 332 variant cases On Tuesday, Alberta recorded its highest single-day number of variant cases of COVID-19 to date with 332 new cases identified.

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Waterloo Region COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration opens to those in their 60s

Waterloo Region’s vaccination pre-registration portal now open for those in their 70s It also includes faith leaders who provide pastoral care in hospitals, long-term care, retirement homes or other vulnerable settings.The new list also includes those who are in the following variety of high-risk settings:The region also says that one essential caregiver for residents in the following high-risk congregate settings can also not pre-register for a vaccination: Waterloo COVID-19 pre-registration opens up to groups with health complications The region says that another over the age of 60 who fall into the aforementioned categories is should pre-register immediately and when their turn arrives to book an appointment, they should do so right

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 data on Monday afternoon.The news conference at 3 p.m. will be carried live on BC1, the Global News website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.The numbers come amid concerns of a possible third wave as the cases linked to COVID-19 variants of concern continue to mount.During its most recent update on Friday, the province reported 737 new cases of the COVID-19, the most since Jan.

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Will Alberta further ease COVID-19 restrictions on Monday?

Step 3 of a government plan to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions.Step 3 is based on a benchmark of Alberta having fewer than 300 COVID-19 hospitalizations and declining.As of Sunday, the provincial government was reporting 5,971 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, with 282 people being cared for in hospital, including 47 people in intensive care.

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Hinshaw, Shandro to provide provincial COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 in the province and “the ongoing work to protect public health.”The chief medical officer of health and minister will be making their comments at 4 p.m. and you can watch them in this story.

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Over 5,000 people in Waterloo Region now vaccinated against COVID-19

Waterloo Region COVID-19 task force says that a total of 5,079 people have now received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.This means that about 0.86 per cent of the population of Waterloo Region has been vaccinated against the virus. Ontario begins phased reopening Wednesday, majority of regions to remain in lockdown On Friday, the task force’s head, Waterloo Regional Police Deputy Chief Shirley Hilton, said that number was around 3,000.The task force says a total of 18,237 shots of the Pfizer vaccine have been given thus far.

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New research suggests Alberta COVID-19 R value currently too high to lift restrictions

new measures announced on Nov. 24.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney said the province’s R value must be below one by Dec.

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Saskatchewan sports associations concerned over new provincial COVID-19 restrictions

Sports associations from across Saskatchewan are raising concerns with the province’s latest restrictions which will impact how people can participate in recreational activities.The restrictions, which are set to take place on Nov. 27, will see all sport, recreation and group activities suspended for all age groups.

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Pressure grows for Alberta and B.C. to join COVID Alert app as cases surge

coronavirus cases surge to record levels, the pressure is growing on Alberta and British Columbia to adopt Canada’s COVID-19 exposure notification app.The two provinces have skirted the federal system since its launch in July. Both have their reasons for not signing on, but with contact tracing resources stretched to the max, experts say the merit behind those reasons is weakening.“We’ve seen B.C.

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Despite no COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday, Alberta adds another record-breaking 1,584 cases

fourth consecutive day for the most COVID-19 cases reported in one day.On Sunday, the province saw 1,584 COVID-19 additional cases confirmed in Alberta.However, while Sunday marked a respite from fatalities with zero deaths, it followed what was a deadly week in the province. Alberta recorded its highest-single day of fatalities Monday with 20 deaths, and there were 70 deaths recorded from Nov.

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Calgary, Edmonton police say more COVID-19 tickets likely after Dr. Hinshaw requests enforcement

COVID-19 rules, after receiving a letter requesting enforcement from Dr. Deena Hinshaw last week.In her letter dated Nov.

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Hamilton’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 72, as city seeks to clarify ‘red’ zone rules

How Hamilton entered Ontario’s COVID-19 red level and what to expect Paul Johnson, speaking to the general issues committee on Wednesday, noted that “the regulations, which are what the city can enforce, do not always line up with what was announced through some of the public materials around what these levels look like.”Johnson identifies eating establishments, specifically in malls, as one area of confusion.According to the provincial COVID-19 response website, the red zone parameters for general public health measures (gatherings, workplace requirements and face coverings), include: Health officials single out Hamilton restaurant for alleged COVID-19 infractions His expectation is that the number of people who will be permitted to be

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Sask. gym owners wary of closures as province ponders further COVID-19 measures

gym owners are paying a particularly close eye to provincial COVID-19 cases.While some are breathing a sigh of relief in the wake of a health order announcement, they’re worried the worst could be yet to come.“I was on edge like I’m sure a lot of were that we were gonna be closed again,” said Wellness Revolution Studio owner Candice Schick, whose adapted business already fit the anticipated new guidelines.“We really don’t have to change anything. But if the numbers don’t go down, there’s a good chance the government could ask us all to do that again.

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New school guidelines should reduce lineups at Hamilton COVID-19 testing centres

COVID-19 assessment centres says recent changes to screening guidelines for children attending school should help reduce large lines that have plagued the system in recent weeks.Dr. Tammy Packer says the centres have been under pressure testing more than 1,000 people per day up until now — with many of those being school kids.The province’s changes mean young ones displaying just one COVID-19 symptom at school will be asked to go home for at least 24 hours and return only “when they feel well enough to do so.”“Specifically, it states a negative COVID-19 test is not required to return to school.

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UBC professor uses knowledge of SARS to develop COVID-19 drug

COVID-19.Dr. Josef Penninger, a UBC life sciences institute director, co-discovered an enzyme called ACE2 while working as a researcher in Toronto in the late ’90s.A few years later, during the SARS epidemic, Penninger discovered that ACE2 was the virus’ gateway into healthy cells, where they both replicated and destroyed tissue.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

novel coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, the number of active cases in the province hit a new high at 824. $2,000 fines to be issued to enforce B.C.

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Human rights groups concerned over Thunder Bay police’s ‘abnormally high’ access of COVID-19 data

COVID-19 database, which they say the service has accessed at the highest per capita rate in the province.Following a legal challenge that was initiated by the human rights organizations — the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Aboriginal Legal Services, the Black Legal Action Centre, and HIV and AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario — police no longer have access to the data, although the groups are still concerned about previous access and use of the information.

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Spike in Alberta COVID-19 cases in younger people cause for concern: Hinshaw

Alberta confirms 82 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, no new deaths Gordon and Kathleen Conrod visited Calgary from Edmonton and said that 17 Avenue, which is a strip of restaurants, bars and shops, was hard to navigate responsibly.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We’ve seen young people walking in larger groups, walking four or five on the sidewalk making it hard to socially distance,” Kathleen said.Her husband said he hoped that the new numbers won’t mean that the province will have to lock down restaurants and services again.“We’ve kind of all put in a lot of effort into reaching the state we are,” Gordon said.“To step back would be very unfortunate and I don’t want that.” COVID-19 was not on

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Guidance for Healthcare Workers about COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Testing

Prepare for broad-based viral testing in facilities after known or suspected SARS-CoV-2 exposure or when there is moderate to substantial transmission in the community.

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Hamilton COVID-19 survivor discharged from St. Joseph’s Hospital after 41 days

A survivor of COVID-19 is celebrating her discharge from St. Joseph’s Hospital with words of gratitude for the health-care workers who took care of her.

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Majority of Kingston region COVID-19 patients self-isolated before tests: public health

As of Tuesday afternoon, there are 11 cases of the novel coronavirus in the Kingston region, with eight of those cases identified in the last two days.

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Winnipeg’s microbiology lab playing pivotal role in the fight against COVID-19

When new illnesses, diseases and viruses reach Canada, the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg is the front line for research and testing.

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Coronavirus: Brant County COVID-19 cases include Cambridge health worker, man in critical care

One of two new cases of COVID-19 in Brant County includes a man in his 50s currently being treated in critical care, according to the region’s health unit.

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3rd confirmed case of COVID-19 identified in Hastings, Prince Edward region

A woman in her 20s has contracted the novel coronavirus in the Hastings and Prince Edward region.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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